World mourns as Best loses his fight for life

FOOTBALL genius George Best finally lost his battle for life yesterday at the age of 59.
World mourns as Best loses his fight for life

The man hailed by many as the most magical player of all time will be buried in his native Belfast beside his mother Ann.

Best’s prodigious talent drew the affection and awe of millions of fans and tributes to him poured in from across the football world last night.

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